Dallas Buyers Club (2013) is a reminder that sometimes, the most effective image is the one that breaks those rules. It is a film that doesn’t just display technical craft; it physically embodies the struggle of its protagonist. While the conversation… Read More »Dallas Buyers Club (2013) – Cinematography Analysis
I’ve been grading a lot of digital footage lately, and revisiting The Perks of Being a Wallflower was a refreshing reminder of why I still love the texture of 35mm film. It isn’t just a “coming-of-age” story; it’s a specific visual translation… Read More »The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) – Cinematography Analysis
When Bohemian Rhapsody was released, the critical response was polarized. While audiences embraced the celebration of Queen’s music, many critics argued the narrative played it safe, smoothing over the complexities of Freddie Mercury’s life in favor of a “greatest hits” approach. But… Read More »Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – Cinematography Analysis
I look at Life of Pi (2012) and see a benchmark. Ang Lee’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel was famously labeled “unfilmable” a tag usually slapped on stories that rely too much on internal monologue or abstract concepts. But Lee, alongside cinematographer… Read More »Life of Pi (2012) – Cinematography Analysis
In the world of filmmaking, there are movies that tell you what to think, and then there are movies that just let you look. Ron Fricke’s Baraka (1992) is firmly the latter. It doesn’t have a protagonist, dialogue, or a traditional three-act… Read More »Baraka (1992) – Cinematography Analysis
When I watch The Cove, I’m looking at how cinematography is used as a weapon. It’s not just about making pretty pictures, it’s about getting the shot without getting arrested or worse. About the Cinematographer Usually, a Director of Photography (DP)… Read More »The Cove (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) is one of those films I return to constantly. Frank Capra’s classic isn’t just a political drama or a vehicle for Jimmy Stewart; it’s a blueprint for visual manipulation. It shows us exactly how cinematography… Read More »Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) – Cinematography Analysis